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Top of the Line: Ovation Classic Electric - Guitar Player Magazine

1973 US

This is a two-page article from the October 1973 issue of Guitar Player Magazine, written by Jim Aikin, comparing the most expensive non-custom production guitars from seven leading U.S. guitar manufacturers. The article features the Ovation Classic, Martin D45, Fender LTD, Rickenbacker 375, Gibson Citation, Gretsch White Falcon, and Guild Artist, with detailed specifications and pricing for each model. The Ovation Classic Electric is highlighted as designed by Charlie Byrd and Ovation's engineers, priced at $559.00, featuring a nineteenth fret and Thuja Plicata Spanish pine top.

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